New sign for markets
I always get such a startled look when I tell people I wrote AND illustrated my three fairy stories. At one of the markets a lovely lady, who obviously knew about promotional stuff, said I should display a sign drawing…
Hanmer Fete November 2025
I got to sit down at around 4pm - phew! Hanmer Springs turned on a fabulous sunny day for my second time at this Christmas market. The buzz of anticipation was motivating as everyone set up their stalls. Cars squeezed…
First market 2025
Setting up my stall in Nelson again. A cool morning - still and calm and a blue sky promising sun later when it's climbed high enough. Nelson market (https://www.nelsonmarket.co.nz/) is held in a car park behind the main street, so…
Wood cut print bush scene
A wood cut print I carved at Michel Tuffrey's wood cut and print making workshop last weekend in Nelson. It was a roller coaster ride of ideas; techniques; different wood cuts achieved from a variety of carving tools for different…
Hanmer Fete 2025
I'm excited to be selling my three children's books again at my second Hanmer Springs Fete. Held in the beautiful Queen Mary Hospital Grounds behind the hot pools. The grounds, divided into shady settings under the mature trees, make a…
Using my collagraphy prints
Inspired by the texture The collagraphy Printmakers (https://www.printcouncil.nz/) workshop I did resulted in over 15 inspiring prints. Some of them had wonderful craggy textures that I thought reflected the ruggedness of the Easter Island statues. So I cut out these…
holiday fun
arty opportunity in Buderim. On a visit to friends in Buderim, Sunshine Coast, Australia I walked into my kind of shop! 'Chapter Two Interiors" (https://chaptertwointeriors.com). Madly eclectic and fascinating. It was full of re-painted / recycled wooden furniture, re-painted /…
Excited by collagraph prints
Collagraph printing. I'm totally blown away by this technique. My first prints were a revelation of texture, embossing, colour and are spellbinding just to look at. All the patterns created hold endless possibilities for use in collages. What to do…
First print of ‘Elephants in the Jungle’
My next wood block carving project. The top print is on paper - this is way round I want the final prints. The mdf block, that has been carved, is the reverse. Quite tricky. You have to remember that printing…
Gelli pad printing
Home-made Gelli pad. I made my own Gelli pad by carefully mixing gelatine and glycerin following the clear directions and demos on - kimherringe.com.au - web site, you too can make your own Gelli pad. It's a slippery customer to…